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The basketball team- early impressions
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:29 pm
Not a basketball expert, but here are my thoughts 2.5 games in. I know it’s non-conference play, but this team looks GOOD. Definitely looks like a team that could finish the year ranked. Lots of hustle and points from the fast break. The shooting has been slightly inconsistent, but definetly a strength when it’s falling. Dent looks like one of the best guards in the country. Excited for the season ahead! Oh, and Dessert is a dog! Hustles for rebounds, gets the 2nd chance points.
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:31 pm to CrewsMissile3
My main concern is perimeter scoring
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:37 pm to CrewsMissile3
I agree, they are showing some really good things early on.
I wouldn’t say I’m an expert, but I played in HS and have watched LSU for longer. Blowing out a bad team is not like football getting style points…blowouts are harder in basketball than football.
I wouldn’t say I’m an expert, but I played in HS and have watched LSU for longer. Blowing out a bad team is not like football getting style points…blowouts are harder in basketball than football.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:40 pm to OceanMan
We'll know more after Gonzaga....
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:41 pm to tiger81
True, true, but I think this team could be special in year one under Will Wade if the chemistry keeps developing.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:42 pm to CrewsMissile3
No lights out shooter. Dessert will struggle against bigs his size as he’s not super athletic.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:43 pm to Shaq4prez
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My main concern is perimeter scoring
Bashir with back to back 3’s
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:43 pm to CrewsMissile3
Dent handles and dishes the ball like Jason Kidd with a high situational IQ just like Kidd. I really like this team's ceiling.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:45 pm to Shaq4prez
That part could come. Main thing is having offensive identity. So far so good.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:46 pm to LSUfonte
Guard play and guard scoring will be our strength. Ruzic and Diobate are the only two guys who will score in the paint.
Dent is the key. If he continues to not turn the ball over and make great decisions we might be a tourney team.
Dent is the key. If he continues to not turn the ball over and make great decisions we might be a tourney team.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:50 pm to CrewsMissile3
as an LSU basketball fan, i've learned to put very, very little stock in early season, pre-SEC schedule success....
i've fallen for that song and dance more times than i would like to admit...
i've fallen for that song and dance more times than i would like to admit...
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:50 pm to FriscoTiger
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Guard play and guard scoring will be our strength. Ruzic and Diobate are the only two guys who will score in the paint.
Guard play wins in March. This team can make some noise for sure
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:01 pm to CrewsMissile3
We have played some terrible teams, but Dent, Ruzic and Niang look legit. Bashir can really score when he is hot too. Ruzic moves about as good as any 7 footer I have seen and has great moves and touch.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:09 pm to CrewsMissile3
Nice seeing an LSU basketball team blow out teams they are suppose to compared to the last 3 seasons ..
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:20 pm to CrewsMissile3
Nice to see more steals than turnovers but a glaring deficit through 3 games is our free throw shooting.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:25 pm to CrewsMissile3
Sweet 16 bound
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:34 pm to CrewsMissile3
All I know is that we will be much better than 3-15.
I've got them at 9-9 or 10-8 in league play with a 12-2 or 11-3 non conf record
Somewhere between 20-12 and 22-10. Expect between a 7-10 seed in the dance.
I think next year could look like the 2018-2019 season
I've got them at 9-9 or 10-8 in league play with a 12-2 or 11-3 non conf record
Somewhere between 20-12 and 22-10. Expect between a 7-10 seed in the dance.
I think next year could look like the 2018-2019 season
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:52 pm to CrewsMissile3
Need to start ruzic
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:57 pm to FriscoTiger
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Guard play and guard scoring will be our strength
I’m not there yet on the guard play overall. Dent is the only consistent player (offensively). Bashir can heat up, but he’s a one dimensional player. He HAS to hit at least four 3’s a game to keep him on the court. I think the other two are capable any night, but the consistency isn’t there yet.
IMO the strength is the frontcourt. LSU won’t play a lot of teams this year who can equal Niang and Ruzic. There is a reason those guys were pros. Dessert will be ok in half court games, but I’m not sure he’s built for the pace at which LSU is playing. Wade’s trying to work him through it now, but it will be interesting to see how much he plays bs Gonzaga compared to Ruzic.
The defense has been really good. The defensive rebounding…not so much FT shooting was improved tonight. Long term? I’m not sure about it yet
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:07 pm to CrewsMissile3
I’m very interested to see this team have to play in the half-court more often on Saturday. They’ve been really good in transition but won’t have as many opportunities with Gonzaga making more baskets than the teams they’ve played so far. Excited to see how they handle the challenge
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